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The Machine Guarding Failures Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Uncontrolled release of energy
- Inadequate machine guarding
- 2. Hazard Identification
- Failure of the safety interlock system
- Exposed moving parts of machinery
- 3. Risk Assessment
- Lack of training on machine usage
- Improper locking devices of guards
- 4. Risk Control Measures
- Damaged or ineffective guards
- Bypassing of guards
- 5. Training and Information
- Inadequately informed operators
- Lack of communication about risks
- 6. Implementation
- Poor implementation of control measures
- Ignorance to standard operating procedures
- 7. Evaluation
- Disregarding the importance of regular checks on guards
- Not following planned maintenance schedule
- 8. Review and Update
- Outdated safety regulations
- Irregular audits of machine functions
- 9. Emergency Procedures
- Slow response time in emergencies
- Insufficient first aid supplies
- 10. Records and Documentation
- Missing records of previous inspections
- Lack of proper documentation of hazards and risks
- 11. Cleaning Operations
- Chemical spills
- machinery entanglement
- 12. Maintenance Routine
- Faulty electrical wiring
- inadequate lighting for repair works
- 13. Troubleshooting
- Inaccurate diagnosis
- turning off interlocks during testing
- 14. Log Out/Tag Out
- Failure to deactivate machinery before repairs
- lack of log out policy enforcement
- 15. Recovery Operation
- Turning on machinery prematurely
- lack of communication between operation and recovery teams